Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid forward to resume contract talks as Arsenal maintain interest
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract negotiations with the club amid ongoing interest from Arsenal. Despite speculation about a potential move to the Premier League, the player and club are working to resolve his future before the transfer window closes.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Vinicius Jr returned to Real Madrid on Monday to have his pre-season medical following Brazil's World Cup campaign
Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract talks with Real Madrid this week as Premier League champions Arsenal maintain a key interest in the forward.
The Gunners have identified the Brazilian as their priority left-wing target should his contract situation remain unresolved.
But, while the prospect of one of the world's best attackers moving to north London has captured supporters' imagination, there remains a lot of uncertainty about whether the forward is actually available this summer.
That's because Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr's representatives have been in talks over a new contract for the past 18 months. His current deal runs until 2027.
So, with talks set to resume, where do things stand?
Is Vinicius Jr prepared to leave Real Madrid?
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